Network Engineer
Olik Global · Florida, United States · 4 days ago
HybridInformation Technology$56/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Design, Deploy, & Manage Network Infrastructure: Oversee high-availability enterprise (LAN, WAN, SDN) and OT networks across power plants, solar fields, and control centers
- Hardware Lifecycle Management: Handle installations, upgrades, patching, and refreshes for Cisco routers, switches, wireless APs, NetScaler load balancers, and ACI fabrics
- Network Segmentation & Policy: Develop and enforce macro- and micro-segmentation strategies across traditional and ACI environments
- Identity & Access Management: Administer NAC technologies (Cisco ISE) for secure device authentication, posture assessments, and access enforcement
- Security & Vulnerability Management: Remediate vulnerabilities, manage DDoS protection, and ensure alignment with industry regulatory compliance standards
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Proactively monitor performance and diagnose complex infrastructure, security, and load-balancing issues
- Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Lead network initiatives and partner with cross-functional teams to integrate server, storage, and security components
Requirements
- Must have either CCNA or CCNP
- Additional certifications in Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, or SDN networking are advantageous
- 8 years of experience in Networking and specifically with Cisco ISE, Cisco ACI, Cisco Nexus
- 7 years of experience planning, designing, implementing, and supporting new and existing network systems
- Extensive hands‑on experience with Cisco routers, switches, and wireless access points for patching and upgrading
- Proficiency in router/switch configuration and break‑fix troubleshooting
- Familiarity with network licensing optimization, cloud networking solutions, and modern hybrid architectures